Cash Receipts Specialist

Location: Boston, MA 02210

Type: Direct Hire/Permanent Placement

Logistics: 5 days/week on site - potential to scale back to more hybrid once acclimated!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Posts all Firm cash receipts to client/matter and general ledger accounts in the Aderant Expert time and billing system.
• Researches and identifies all miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Prepares and distributes daily cash receipt reports and creates ad hoc reports as needed using database software.
• Processes all accounts receivable write offs in accordance with FPC guidelines.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service to all stakeholders, providing client account balances and various time and billing reports as requested.
• Reconciles various general ledge accounts and provides assistance to the Client Billing Representatives.
• Performs other duties as requested in order to ensure the timely rendering of accounting services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree (Associates/Bachelors) in Management, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience within a Law Firm or Legal setting
• 2+ years of applicable work experience in an accounting function preferred.
• In lieu of work experience, the successful completion of accounting courses taken may be considered.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, flexibility and reliability to set priorities, manage multiple responsibilities and work well under pressure.
• Ability to assume responsibility for assigned tasks with follow-up and follow-through and working in an efficient and timely manner.
• Must have strong basic math skills and have an understanding of basic accounting principles and have an aptitude for working with numbers, and the software.
• Ability to quickly, efficiently and consistently perform accurate math calculations as would pertain to basic accounting functions and/or spreadsheet work.
• Strong interpersonal skills including good verbal skills, tact and diplomacy as well as the ability to interact positively with all types of people in all levels of business.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members as well as attorneys and staff throughout the Firm with a ‘can do’ attitude.